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GV61 EXZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,340 mi
Last recorded52,340 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 52,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 46,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 42,947 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper smearing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre edges worn and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 40,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,334 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 31,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,885 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 20,885 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 17,329 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 17,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,078 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 8,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 1,722 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GV61 EXZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV61 EXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV61 EXZ registered?

GV61 EXZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is GV61 EXZ safe to buy?

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